Government
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is a Federally recognized Indian Tribe organized pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. Therefore, the San Carlos Apache Tribe is a sovereign Indian Tribe committed to fostering its own self-determination.
The San Carlos Tribe is governed by elected officials that consist of:
• Chairman
• Vice-Chairman
• Three representatives of Bylas District
• Two representatives of Gilson Wash District
• Two representatives of Peridot District
• Two representatives of Seven Mile District
Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by all Tribal members and serve a four-year term. District council members are elected by District Tribal Members and serve a four-year term.
The Tribal Council is entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the Reservation and enrolled Tribal members. All governing matters go through various Boards, Committees and Tribal Council.